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jkv45 · June 11th, 2017, 05:32 PM

I have a couple SV650s - both newer ('06) and older ('00). They do everything pretty well, but aren't exactly small or lightweight, weighing about 100 pounds more than the Ninja 250 .

The 1st Gen SVs ('99 to '03) are carbed, and feel smaller overall than the 2nd Gens ('03 to '07/'08) which are F.I. but feel bigger and taller. After that they went to the Gladius, and eventually to a SV again that's a Gladius/SV mix.

I do like the FZ-07s. They have nicer components (wheels, gauges, etc) than the SV, and feels smaller overall than a SV. Still plenty of power. If I was buying something new right now I'd go with the FZ over the "new" SV.

The new Ninja 650s don't look too bad either, but not sure how they compare.

Street Triples are pretty nice if you can go there.

June 11th, 2017, 05:32 PM	#15
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	I have a couple SV650s - both newer ('06) and older ('00). They do everything pretty well, but aren't exactly small or lightweight, weighing about 100 pounds more than the Ninja 250 . The 1st Gen SVs ('99 to '03) are carbed, and feel smaller overall than the 2nd Gens ('03 to '07/'08) which are F.I. but feel bigger and taller. After that they went to the Gladius, and eventually to a SV again that's a Gladius/SV mix. I do like the FZ-07s. They have nicer components (wheels, gauges, etc) than the SV, and feels smaller overall than a SV. Still plenty of power. If I was buying something new right now I'd go with the FZ over the "new" SV. The new Ninja 650s don't look too bad either, but not sure how they compare. Street Triples are pretty nice if you can go there. Last futzed with by jkv45; June 12th, 2017 at 06:53 AM.